Day: September 7, 2023
The war is well ahead of us, Atiku vows to fight on after tribunal defeat
September 7, 2023Atiku vowed to challenge the tribunal judgement at the Supreme Court. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to fight on after losing his bid to overturn the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Atiku, who spoke at […]
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YABATECH plans to float TV station, approaches NBC
September 7, 2023The NBC boss commended the college management and the radio station board, expressing his delight and admiration on Yabatech’s remarkable achievements. The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has approached the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) signifying her interest to own and operate a television station in the institution. The YABATECH Rector, Ibraheem Abdul, disclosed this on […]
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Naira gains against dollar at I&E window
September 7, 2023The naira sold for as low as 700 to the dollar within the day’s trading. The naira on Thursday gained against the dollar as it exchanged at ₦736.62 at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency appreciated by 4.53 per cent compared to the ₦771.59 it exchanged for the dollar on Wednesday. The open […]
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You can’t win election petition on social media – Wike
September 7, 2023Wike said there was no need for Obi and Atiku to appeal the judgment because the tribunal affirmed the will of Nigerians. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said election petitions are not won by postulations on social media but rather in court, with facts and evidence. The minister said […]
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I was a brilliant student, Tinubu recalls days in Chicago university
September 7, 2023Tinubu also recalled how he trained to be an accountant at one of the biggest accounting firms in the world. President Bola Tinubu has recalled his academic prowess as an undergraduate at the Chicago State University in the United States. The President, who is currently in India for the G-20 Summit, said this during an […]
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UNN VC, others celebrate first solar energy researcher in Nigeria
September 7, 2023Animalu expressed appreciation to all who contributed in one way or the other to the colloquium in honour of his 85 birthday. Prof Alex Animalu, the first Solar Energy Researcher in the country and pioneer President, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria, has received many commendations on his outstanding academic achievements. The encomiums were delivered at […]
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Obsolete equipment bane of Nigeria’s health sector – Minister
September 7, 2023The minister expressed readiness to welcome advice and suggestions to address the problem. Dr Muhammad Ali-Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has identified poor funding, brain drain and lack of modern facilities as major impediments to quality healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. He stated this at the 13th Biennial Delegates Meeting and […]
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Obi ‘disagrees’ with tribunal judgment, heads for Supreme Court
September 7, 2023Obi hinted that his legal team has already received firm instructions to file an appeal against the PEPC’s decision. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) says he rejected the Presidential Elections Petition Court judgement delivered on the outcome of February 25, 2023. Obi spoke during a news conference at his Onitsha […]
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Nigeria lost ₦16.25trn to crude oil theft in 11 years – Speaker
September 7, 2023According to him, recently, Nigeria’s OPEC quota was reduced from 1.742 million barrels per day to 1.38 million barrels per day. Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday said that Nigeria lost ₦16.25 trillion to crude oil theft between 2009 and 2020. The speaker said this while inaugurating the ad hoc committee […]
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Anambra govt arrests couple for allegedly starving 5-year-old daughter
September 7, 2023The husband, Michael Wosu, from Rivers state, denied having any knowledge of the ill treatment meted out on the child. The Anambra State Government says it apprehended a couple who starved their five-year-old daughter over allegations of witchcraft. Mrs Ify Obinabo, state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare told journalists on Thursday that the […]
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